Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO)vsVirtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS)
APO
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A
$118.29
-2.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $68.20B
VRTS
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
$135.69
-1.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $970.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A generates 3649% more annual revenue ($31.29B vs $834.47M). VRTS leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 3.7%. VRTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. VRTS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
APO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
VRTS
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
3.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 9.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 8.4%
Earnings declined 74.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APO
The strongest argument for APO centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VRTS
The strongest argument for VRTS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APO
The primary concerns for APO are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 74.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VRTS
The primary concerns for VRTS are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APO profiles as a value stock while VRTS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
APO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
VRTS is growing revenue faster at -8.4% — sustainability is the question.
APO generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRTS scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO) is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, credit, and real estate across diverse sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and technology. The firm leverages its deep industry expertise and operational insights to implement a disciplined investment strategy aimed at maximizing portfolio performance and ensuring sustainable growth. With a focus on identifying high-potential opportunities in both developed and emerging markets, Apollo is dedicated to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns through its substantial capital base and innovative investment approaches.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
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